Paard aangevallen door een leeuw 1578

This 1578 engraving by Sebastiano di Re, a Florentine artist, shows a lion attacking a horse. Created in the late Renaissance, the artwork captures the dynamic energy of the struggle between the two animals with intricate detail. The lion's powerful muscles and sharp claws are contrasted with the horse's elegant form, highlighting the ferocity of the attack. This print, measuring 226 mm by 320 mm, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the intensity of a natural scene.